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LONG Island.
ETATEN ISLAND

WooDBAvRy.-The Rev. William James pastor OF the Con
greRatoDa Church received call the church Rock
away Beach.
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC

TO-DAY
rises 637 sets 54l Noon rise. .28 Moons age.
WATER
H. K-Sandy 1923 Gov. lard. 1855 He'll 0atA. 1045
P.N-Saady Hook. $40 Gov. Isld. $50 Hell Gate AlVS
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Dr.. LYoN's PERFECT ToorH POWDER
A Elegant Toilet Luxury, 2s esntA
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WESTMINSTER COUNTY.

| ERAsTEA-The Indians an cowboys with tho bucking
ponies have taken possession OF the camping grounds
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Jersey CITY.
NEWARK.

The Summit Baptist Church has called the Rev j.
Judson Taylor OF Lexington Kv 10 MI the pulpit made
vacant by the resignation OF the Rev. d. c. Hughes
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VrNpy A. OANrFIs NJ.

1AI Lexington. ave. between. Goth and S0th sts.
HoursS TO bto7 Iiseases OF the Nery ous Sy stem.
Gento. Urinary organa Impotence and stertity.
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n C. SHAYNE, lO3 Prncs-st.. has marked
We down prices Of Seaiskn Sacques and Fnrs
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Sealskin Paletots. plain and trimmed; all
81 81 inches long elegant dttng garments Prices
marked down. G. e. sHAYNR manufacturer lob Princesk
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DUFFY'S PURE MALT WHISKe,

II Sold Only In Bottle. Price, Sf.OO
For sale by Druggists. Grocrrs and Dealers.
PeisOns East VI the Rcky Mountains except the Ter
r0res), unable 10 procure it from tBeir Dealers Q
have half dozen sent In plain case unmarked express
prepaid by remlttna SO 10
The Duffy Halt Whiskey Co., R0chcyfer, n. Y.
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CEALSKIN Jackets and Short Wraps prices
~ marked way down. @ q SHAfNE, ioS ftihces~
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An Encyclopedia Of Health and Recreation
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which appeared in an extra number of the Bulletin Canal du Inter oceanique, and which was prepared by NJ. de Lesseps him self is not very encouraging to investors in the enterprise. The loans of the company in 1882, 1883 and 1884 netted $92, ,456, 942 But these loans were made at heavy discount the indebtedness of the company on them came to $125, ,964 TOO. Down to June, 1886, the point reached by this report, the loans received amounted to $154, ,509, ,0S2, and the indebtedness assumed to $197, ,986,- S20. Out of these enormous sums only about $29, ,000, 900 has been spent for actual canal cutting and some $20, 900, 900 for plant and stores. There remains, then, the sum of $105, ,00O,00 and more to be accounted for. It went for ''fnancing;" for interest and sinking fund, some of it; for more question able purposes, some of it; for ''sundries, " more than $90,00O,000; and for ''ofice ex- penses" in Paris not less than 2,000, ,000 a year.
 A single woman, B years old, died sudden ly in London the other day and the attend ing surgeon testified that her death resulted from tight facing. The Hartford Courant very truly says in commenting upon this dis tressing accident: That sort of { ident could not happen in this country, for there are here no single women 52 years old, and no body wears corsets that are not loose enough to permit the wearer to insert her hand be- tween the bodice and the body. Women die of many diseases, but never are killed by corsets. Sometimes a blood vessel bursts because the lungs have not roon enough to work, and sometimes other organs are dis. eased because they are crowded together, but that is not the fault of the corsets. It can be proved that woman was originally in tended to be laced, and that the "wasp' waist is as beautiful as an hour-glass. The doctors are wasting their time in preaching about tight facing. Any woman would rather suffer and die than not look smaller than she is in the waist.
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need and all I need. I want quiet and rest" ''Correct you are," replied the doctor, 'fand I'll fix you right out. Join a cricket club. ."-Burdette.
 "Why do you not get marrieda:' said De Fidgett to bachelor friend the other day. "Oh, detest women, and getting married would seriously interfere with my literary la- bors." 'sWhat kind of literary work do you do?' ''I write love stories. .''-Cleburne Bul- letin.
 tSam, how's Taller getting along now9" FfOh, SO so. He's putting on too much style now to please me' ttHows that9" "Well, he's got mind attack of dyspepsia and he calls it 'Bright's disease'-tryin' to make it appear as if he is 8 distinguished person. It makes me sick to see a fellow putin on so much style. ."-Kentucky State Journal.
 Denver man-That's queer place for pockets, seems to me. Omaha clothing deal er-Those are pistol pockets. 'sPistol pock- cts? Well, your eastern folks have queer notions; don't want any sich contrivances. Show me some clothes without 'em." "Real- ly, it appears to me that those pockets might sometimes be useful in Denver" 'tSee here, mister, what on arth dye 'spose bootlegs is for?"-Omaha World.
 member what Eve was told would be the penalty of her disobedience, but I don't think you quite understand 1t. Now, in a family, who is called the head of the house? Little girl-The one that does the bossing I 'The one who directs it's affairs. Now who does?" Mamma" ''Well, she directs the servants, but who sometimes makes her do things she don't want to very mucha" q do n-Omaha World
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Monday, August I5. 1887

It is becoming evident that the electric motor is going to work a great change in the railroad business. A number of electric motors have already been invented and some of them are in active and successful use. A new one has just made it's appearance It is to be tested this week on the Thirty fourth street branch of the New York elevated rail roads and much is expected of it. It takes it's power, as have all those which have been experimented with in the past, from dypa- mos in central station, and the power is conducted to the motors by third rail, upon which runs traveller" small wheel from the motor. The motors to be used in actual service will be small and compact affairs, weighing nine tons each, which will take the place of the present trucks under ordinary use, one at each end of each car, and can be controlled by gateman at either end of the car. Besides doing away with the necessity of having motor separate from the cars, the new machine has various improved devil ces for regulating and controlling the mo- tor and for prolopging it's life and economiz- ing on the expenses of it's maintenance.
 At the meeting of electricians that has just been held in Boston one of the most notable papers read was that of Professor Reckenzaun on the use of electricity as motive power. According to this authority it is but question of time, and short time at that before the street railroad companies of this country will find it expedient to dis continue the use of horses for traction and substitute for them storage batteries of elec- tricity. The cost of thus running by cleo tricity a car fifteen hours Q day would not exceed $1.75. Assuming that the car is run steadily during this time, the cost of traction by horses would be very much larger than the sum given above. Even on the low estimate of three miles an hour, the distance covered would be forty-five miles, which, on the average, would require the service of three pairs of horses. In estimating the expense under the last named or present sys- tenn, it is necessary to take into account the depreciation in the value of live stock due to age and wear and tear, and the cost both of feeding and attention. Altogether this, with six horses, would amount to consider able larger sum than S1.75 per day.
 The Boston Herald points out that there is one feature to be considered in the problem of using electricity as a motive power in our northern cities, and that is how the system would work when the tracks more or less encountered with snow. This is inn portant matter, but there is no doubt the ingenuity of the inventors will be sufficient to deal with it. They will not allow little, or much, snow to stand in their way
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-15
COMPOSING ROOM H6moR.

Three Stories of Newspaper Fore-
 man Who Was Character.
 While a well known foreman Of the New York Post composing room wielded authori- ty there some twenty years ago, says the Chi cago Times, he was credited with running the office with a shorter allowance of type than any other man would have thought possible He was constantly besieged for ''sorts," and his policy was the occasion of much vituper- ation. One day Ffsub'' in the office was seen, toward the end of composition hours, crawling about the floor and picking up type. He was asked by the joker of the room:
 ''What are you doing, Jacka''
 "Im trying to get type enough to finish this ttake,' that's what I'm doing" said he in rather disgusted tone.
 "Well, what sorts do you want? What are you short of?"
 ''I want some h's."
 'Go over there under No. 19's frame. He's an Englishman. He drops them," was the comforting reply.
 The same foreman was somewhat particu- lar as to the care displayed in setting type, and was very much perplexed at any time if bad division was made, an offence in any
 
 to the office had on his first days work divi- ded the word tongue-ton- The proof on which it occurred came under the ''old man's' eye and as the 'fslug" gave the per- petrator away, he went for him thus:
 'sWhat have you got in your moutha" thinking to gain point on the "comp' by his answering and pronouDcing the offending word correctly.
 HHeh?"
 "What have you in your mouth, sira''
 "Terbacky, sor," was the paralyzing swer and the foreman, although knocked out" retired to a corner to himself to in dulge in the general laugh that ensued.
 A we'll known foreman of large New York newspaper composing room-although austere inside the office and favoring nobody, and decidedly good fellow outside-was very fond of good joke, which usually par took of 8 rather practical nature. Some years ago ''chapel'' meeting was held on the question of having too many compost tors on the paper, and committee of six was appointed to wait upon the foreman and try to get him to consent to reduce the force. A gentleman who is still known among New York printers was chosen chairman of the committee and spokesman, and he and his associates waited upon the fsold man" and stated the case, saying that if the force were reduced those remaining could make de- cent living, when the following colloquy took place
 ''How many too many men do you think are on the paperF'
 ''We have considered the matter and think six is about the number"
 The foreman glanced, with 8 twinkle in his eye, from one end of the committee line to the other, and said, with wave of the hand across: Well, you six can go," and they were discharged.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-15
LIN WORTHY.

The bank cashier of the period does not seem to think anything less than half mill lion worthy of his steal.-Life.
 Three million pounds of feathers are used every year in this country for bedding, but the geese are not all dead yet, by any means. Lowell Citizen
 The man-who eats six watermelons on wager is not so brutal as he who throws one piece of rind on the pavement. Mark this. -Philadelphia Call.
 When we consider that the Austrian court is not only Vienna born but Vienna bred, we do not wonder that it should seem more or less crusty.-Life.
 The Michigan man who tried to light fire with some wood from 8 box which had contained nitro-glycerine succeeded. But he can't do it again.-Philadelphi Press.
 And now it is'said that, contrary to earlier reports, the cranberry crop of Cape Cod will be very large this year. This may not please the turkeys, but it will please the turkey gobblers.-Boston Post.
 The first presidential candidate who comes out with the announcement that he is in the hands of his friends deserves to be skinned. Moreover he will be. That's what politi- oians friends are for.-Detroit Free Press.
 "Young man." said an apostle solemnly, "do you realize that when you retire at night you may be called before morning dawns!" 'I hope so; I'm young doctor, and I need encouragement of some kind. ."-Texas Sift- ings.
 An experienced natter says ''one tall man buys more hats than any three short men.' And we can readily believe it. It is difficult for a man who is Ffshort" to buy anything, unless his credit is good-Norristown Herald.
 It is estimated that Boston has 1, 400 law yers. It is puzzle to know how they all get living when it is remembered that there are thousands of persons in the city who are always ready to give advice free.-Boston Transcript.
 Sympathizing Friend-Poor John died so suddenly. Sorrowful Widow-Awful sud den. I was entirely unprepared for it. "Poor dear.'' ''I hadn't rag in the house that would do for mourning wear. ."-Phfla- de1phia Dispatch
 Ghost-"List, list, o listl" Hamlet "Which list?' Ghost-"Retired list" (Re- tires again to his prison house to think up another one-one of the regular soul-harrow- CTS and blood-freezers, eight minute Internationally Eagle.
 ssI know what is the matter with me, doc tor" said the patient, land know just what
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9r1J 8nnds.
SECOND WEEK. Howe & StetSOl. Offer During the 2d Week in August
Offer During the 2d Week in August

A new fresh line of White, Checked and Plaided Dress Lawns at 12Hc per yard, that are worth much more.
 Also new lines of large size Huck and Damask Towels, knotted fringes, at 25c eacn, that are a decided bargain.
 40 dozen pure linen .bleached Napkins at $1 per dozen worth $I.5o.
 50 dozen extra quality 5/s Napkins at $I.5o worth $1.8o.
 50 all linen S-4 Damask Cloths, red borders, at $I each, would be cheap at $1.25; also Doylies to match at 95c per dozen,
 Just received, a new line of ladies' black fine Cotton Hose, at 2oc per pair, that are excel lent valIle. Ladies' black Lisle Hose. split feet, at 371zc per pair,
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-15
Hue 1nnrna1 aud Gnurier
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We cannot accept anonymous or return rejected communications. In all the name Of the writer will be required. for publication, but guarantee of good faith.
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 Obituary notices. in prose or verse; 15 cents per line Notices of Births, Marriages, Deaths and fl- nerals, g cts. each Local Notices 20 cts per line
 Advertisements on second page one price and half.
 Yearly advertisers are limited to their inIne diate business, Gall matter be unobjectionab1e) and their contracts do not include Wants, To Let For Sale. etc.
 Special rates furnished application for contracts covering considerable length of time. or 8 large space.
 Yearly advertisements at the following rates: One square. one year. $40: two squares, one year, $70; three squares, one year, S100.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

In California the surplus of apricots are to be made into wine. Apricot wine ought to be pleasing drink.
 Electricity has many uses in these days. One of the most notable is connected with fishing. An arrangement has been devised by which pull on the line closes the circuit of tiny battery carried in the base of the rod and this made either to sound an alarm or to gently tickle the hand of the fisherman as he grasps the butt. Nothing now hin ders the sportsman from going to$leep.
 The gold held by the treasury in it's vaults at Washington weighs 519 tons. If packed into ordinary carts, one ton to each cart, it would make a procession two miles long, allowing twenty feet of space for the move ment of each horse and cart. The silver in the same vaults weighs 7,396 tons. Meaaur- ing 1t in carts, as in the case of the gold, it would require the services of 7,396 horses and carts to transport it and would make procession over twenty-one miles in length
 The Paris municipal council has been reading through the books used in the Paris schools in order to cut out all passages where the name of God occurs or any allu- sion is made to Christian doctrines. A full list of such passages was compiled three years ago by M. Dreyfus, but the recent al- terations in the course of studies have ren- dered new revision necessary. In the text book of La Fontaine's fables, verse run ming as follows: ''The little fish will grow to full size, if God but grant it life, is thus amended-'sif one but grant it life.''
 A cooperative building association in New York is proposed for the purpose Of building comfortable suburban houses cost ing from $500 to $7OO, for young business men and clerks. There is great demand for such houses, as people are forced by high city rents to move out of town. A house has been planned which which will cost only $500. A new process of framing has been devised and great economy In finishing the inside walls is attained by the use of paper, called "plaster- board, Il in place of plaster- ing. By and by perhaps people can afford to get married.
 Some singular statements have been made in the Deutshe Monatschrift concerning the effect produced by different trades and in- dustrial occupations upon the general health. Among these facts, are those contributed by Prof. Hesse of Leipsic, who points out the deplorable condition of the teeth of bakers, and who also asserts that he is frequently able to indicate the occupation of persons by the condition of their teeth. In the case of bakers the carries is soft and rapidly progress sive; the principal parts attacked are the la- ! bial and buccal surfaces of the teeth, com ! mencing at the cervix and rapidly extending I to the grinding surface-the approximal sur | faces not seeming to be attacked more than ! in other trades. Prof. Hesse believes that the disease is owing to the inhalation of flour
 dust, the carries being caused by the action
 of an acid which is formed in the presence l of fermentable carbohydrates
 The report concerning the Panama canal
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SPECIAL VALUE.

In order to give our employees a half holiday during the dog days" we shall close our store on all FRIDAYS in AUGUST at I2 noon.
 In order to induce our GUS toners and the public generally to make their Friday purchases in the forenoon we shall offer
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Special Bargains Ol Fridays

From 8 to I2. On every coun- ter throughout the store there will be found a bargain that will be worth their attention.
 Please remember, on FRI DAYS ONLY, from 8 to 12, will these SPECIAL BAR GAINS BE FOUND; also that the store will be closed dur ing the Friday afternoons of August.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-15

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE CITY, 15 CENTS WEEK, 50 CENTS A MONTH, $500 FOR SIX MONTHS, $500 A YEAR. THE SAME TERMS By MAIL.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-15

"Look here" said an irate guest at a sum- mer resort, ''your circulars say there are no mosquitoes here, and last night was nearly eaten up by them" ''There were no mos quitoes here when that circular was pre- pared, assure you, sir," replied the hotel keeper. ''And when was that2" "About the beginning of February. ."-Exchange.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-15
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May do fer q stupid boys excuse; but what can be said for the parent wEo sees his child IanGuishing daily and fails to recogn ,ze the want of q tonic and blood-pucitier: Formerly, a course of bitters. or sulphur and molasses, was the rule in wel-regulatcd families; but now all intelligent hotHehUi,is keep Ayers SarSapari!ia, wlicl! is at once pleasant to the taste, and the most searching and effective blood medicine ever discovered. FTatlan & Cleveland, 27 E. Canton st., Boston, writes q My daughter, now 21 years old, was in perfect health until year ago when she began to complain of fatigue hea'iache, debility, dizziness, indigestion, and loss Of appetite. con cludcd that all her complaints originated in impure blood. :tI!d indnced her to take Ayers SaraGrari!la. This medicine soon healthy action, and in due time retstah- Iished her former health. l find Ayers SarSaparilla a most valuable remedy for the lassitude and debility incident to spring time"
 J. Castright, Brooklyn Power Co.,. Brooklyn, N. E., says: ''As a Spring Medicine, I find a splendid substitute for the old-timc compounds in Ayers Sarsaparilla, with a few doses of Ayers Pills After their use, I feel freSher and stronger to go through the summer.
 Ayers SarsapariIla,
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 Dr. J. c. Aver & G.. Lowell, Mass. Price s1; six bottles, s5. Worth $ a bottle.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-15
HONEST WEAR.

Black makes universal dress for all wear CTS. Our corkscrew suits have unusual merits as shown by their wide sale. At any price the buyer gets the most for his money. Sack suits, 1button and 4-button cutaway frock suits and the incomparable Prince All berts. Prices $10 to $50.
 Purchasing for boys, mothers will find the ''Mother's Friend" Shirt Waists, and the HStar'' Waist suited to the needs of any wearer. Prices soc to $2.
 Seersucker Coats and Vests $1.50 to $5.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-15

In California the surplus of apricots are to be made into wine. Apricot wine ought to be a pleasing drink.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-15

Sold and recommended by Wells & Calhoun wholesale agents. New Haven. Conn. iy15eodaw
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-15

The bank cashier of the period does not seem to think anything less than half a mill lion worthy of his steal.-Life.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-15

The report concerning the Panama canal